I can say I had the pleasure of spending such a performance with Mr. Miller one afternoon back in the early 90's. I was guest clowning on the show and had a...
My first week with Big John, in 1974, was working on the tent crew. We were in some dismal suburban area around San Bernadino; Big John says, 'Hey new guy....
Oh Greg, Your the one who my Father thought stole his car. That's a story that is hard to swallow. You were aked to get ice, and took forever to come back...
Hey John- I may & I do mean "may" remember Greg Homer. I'm thinking it may have been a season earlier or maybe 2. Is that possible? I just want to make sure...
Hey David: I was still in High School is 1974. I graduated H.S. in 1976, half year. Then I joined Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus as Manager of their...
John; My last posting seems to have riled you. It was not my intention. You have a great opportunity here to gather and record a fascinating segment of circus...
Greg- No that's NOT the case. I remember your postings. Everyone of them. You did the ladder clown act as well didn't you? Most of your postings are...
Hey John- The Greg I remember was earlier. He didn't clown, but was more of just a steady help/roustabout. I remember when I used to sleep in the old sleeper...
Recent post from Circus History Message Board: David Mark Slusser, 23 Nov 2009 - It is may sad duty to inform you of the untimely death of David Mark Slusser,...
BJ- Wow, David wasn't that old. I remember him well. He was a good clown and nice guy. His parents were a trip. They just LOVED the Circus. Thanks so...
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing David was a SPECIAL part of a well-lived life. My heart aches for...
This special season gives us a chance to renew our bonds w/ those we love. Here's wishing u all quiet moments w/friends & family this holiday season, & peace...
Linda, John, Sandy, Ruth & all at the group site-I hope this comes thru for you with Love from me, Dave P. On Nov 25, 2009, at 2:06 PM, linda s wrote: This...
BOMBER, an english bull mastiff billed as the WORLD'S BIGGEST DOG died this morning of cancer. For seven years he was the star attraction in the BIRCHFIELD...
Hey LJ, Nice to get some e-correspondence across my desk here. BTW, I was listening to "Coast to Coast" w/ Ralph Nouri the other night & heard John Robinson on...
Wini Mckay called me and said Ron Pace died a few days ago. Ron was a great performer on my Fathers Circus. He was a black man that joined the show as a...
My mother was born on March 11, 1917 and she just passed on 10/28/2010 at 9:30 pm or the equivalent of 34,199 days or 93.63 years. She was born in Long...
Linda, Sandy & John- Many emotions & sympathies your way from me to you.... I missed your call this morning Linderella & got this wonderful email outpouring...
My mother, my friend, my confidant passed away on October 28th, 2010. I loved her deeply; now she's simply gone. All my life I'd known that I was loved, living...
Dear John, I am very sorry to here of your mothers passing. She was allways very kind to me. In your present family and your circus family she will be missed ...
